Tiếng Việt · Proverb Candidate

Ấu bất học, lão hà vi

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Meaning · English

If you don't learn when you're young, what can you do when you're old?

Literally: Young not learn, old what do

Examples

Nếu không học hành từ nhỏ thì lớn lên sẽ khó thành công, như câu nói 'Ấu bất học, lão hà vi'If you don't study when you're young, you'll struggle to succeed when you're old, as the saying goes 'Young not learn, old what do'

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Sources & notes

Headword listed in the vdict.com proverb dictionary index (discovery source; headword only — no source content copied). Entered as candidate 2026-08-05; definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-09; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “Ấu bất học, lão hà vi” mean?

If you don't learn when you're young, what can you do when you're old? Literally: Young not learn, old what do

Is “Ấu bất học, lão hà vi” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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